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Alumni,
groups
provide
lessons
Alumnus Eric Amos started a plan to create the mentoring program in a USC presentation.
By CANDY CHENG
Staff Writer
A USC alumnus has teamed up with the university, a local non profit organization and community members to offer free lessons in computer software and development to children in the local community.
The lessons teach neighborhood children how to use basic computer boftwart; such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Internet Explorer. Students also have the opportunity to learn how to build a Web site and upgrade old computer systems
Eric Amos, a civil engineering masters graduate from the class of 2001, fust developed his vision to help the local community as a first-year graduate student at USC. During a class presentation, Amos outlined his plan to start a mentoring program in which he would teach children how to use the computer.
With this plan in mind, Amos became involved with Adventures Ahead, an after-school tutoring and mentoring service in downtown Los Angeles. He said he was inspired to help children in the TJSC neighborhood because he felt that they often have the resources to use computers and explore the Internet
"Everyone knows that USC is located in a unique neighborhood, where low-income families surround an affluent campus community." Amos said. “I think the university knows its role in the local community and is good I see Computer*, page U
Imposter USC student arrested
Kenneth Leon Foster lied about his background to students at USC and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
By STEVEN CHEN
Staff Writer
The man who posed as a USC student in March was arrested in North Carolina in August after he allegedly took the car of a female student attending the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Kenneth Leon Foster, who tried to gain the trust of residents living in Fluor Tower, was arrested Aug. 26 for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, said an official from the Robeson County Sheriffs Department
He is expected to appear in court Wednesday and bail is currently set at $5,000. He had not posted bail as of
Sept. 8.
Foster did not commit a crime when he was at USC, but he did break several university policies regarding guests on campus.
In 2003, he spent 10 months in jail after being charged with larceny of a motor vehicle at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Nuchelle Lee Hazlett, a junior attending UNC-Pembroke and the student Foster took the car from, said she met him in June while using an instant
messaging program on her friend's computer. After talking to him every day for a month, she said the two derided to meet up.
Foster told Hazlett that his name was Gianluca Digiacuomo, and he was of Italian and black decent she said.
While at USC, Foster gave a similar name, Gianluca Velissariou, to students There were also similarities in the stories that Foster told students to gain their trust
I see Foster, page 111
Students invest time into venture
Despite the risks of starting a new business, some USC students are hoping their ventures will be successful.
By TOREY VAN OOT
Contributing Writer
Many students look to summer internships or entry-level jobs to start their careers. But some USC students are taking a more hands-on approach by investing in their own business ventures.
Four students are currently franchising a Quiznos and a Maui Wowi on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Figueroa Street
Seniors David Liu, a political science major, Steven Okimoto, an accounting major, Neil Patel, a business administration major, and Viren Tellis, a business administration major with emphases in finance and cinema/television, are coordinating the venture.
Liu said that he came up with the idea of opening a beverage shop near campus.
After settling on the smoothie and coffee chain Maui Wowi, the partners chose to invest in Quiznos, a sandwich shop, to complement the drinks, Tellis wrote in an e-mail.
The partners have relied on information they have learned in classes and advice from family and friends with entrepreneurial experience as they learn the ropes of starting their I see Studont. page 14 I
Striking out. (From left to right) Business partners Viren Tellis and Neil Patel are opening a Quiznos franchise, Mark Chowtham and Jeff Lin are opening a Thai restaurant and Jimmy Lin is starting an online jewelry business.
USC builds new Parking Structure 1
Parking Structure 1 has been delayed because of supply, weather and cost problems.
By TAYLOR DALTON
Contributing Writer
Parking Structure 1, which was originally scheduled to open by August 2004, is now 99 percent complete.
Problems in material supply and cost as well as unusual rainfall, caused maior delays in construction. said Thomas M. Kenna, interim
director of TrojanTransportation.
Parking Structure 1, located on the corner of Exposition Boulevard and Figueroa Street is a ‘21st century* parking structure, Kenna said.
Some of its key features are 1,156 wide spaces, a new elevator featuring “Gen 2" technology that makes it more efficient and quick, marble floors, 63 real-time cameras and secure, high-tech entry systems.
Kenna said PS1 is a ‘secure parking area (by) using technology to make it easier "
Planning for the $18 million project started in the summer of 2003.
The structure was projected to be completed within one year, but delays pushed the opening date to January 2005, when 800 parking spaces were made available with construction still taking place
The high-tech entrvwavs and the surveillance equipment support the security of the structure
The structure features 60 realtime cameras that feed directly into the Department of Public Safety's Headquarters, and three cameras will be placed on the outside of the building to monitor pedestnan traf i see Parking, page Ii
Quick
Facts
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The parking structure features 60 reaMime cameras inside.
There are be three cameras outside to monitor pedes tnan traffic
WEATHER
Today: Mostly sunny. High of 78, low of59. Tomorrow: Sunny. High 82, low 61
INDEX
Reggie Bush was named Pac-10 Offensiw Player of the Week after running past Oregon. 20
Congress needs to control unnecessary spending. 4
New* Digest-------1 Sports---------SO
Upcoming----------2 Classifieds—10
Opinions.........-4 Lifestyle--------7

Alumni,
groups
provide
lessons
Alumnus Eric Amos started a plan to create the mentoring program in a USC presentation.
By CANDY CHENG
Staff Writer
A USC alumnus has teamed up with the university, a local non profit organization and community members to offer free lessons in computer software and development to children in the local community.
The lessons teach neighborhood children how to use basic computer boftwart; such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Internet Explorer. Students also have the opportunity to learn how to build a Web site and upgrade old computer systems
Eric Amos, a civil engineering masters graduate from the class of 2001, fust developed his vision to help the local community as a first-year graduate student at USC. During a class presentation, Amos outlined his plan to start a mentoring program in which he would teach children how to use the computer.
With this plan in mind, Amos became involved with Adventures Ahead, an after-school tutoring and mentoring service in downtown Los Angeles. He said he was inspired to help children in the TJSC neighborhood because he felt that they often have the resources to use computers and explore the Internet
"Everyone knows that USC is located in a unique neighborhood, where low-income families surround an affluent campus community." Amos said. “I think the university knows its role in the local community and is good I see Computer*, page U
Imposter USC student arrested
Kenneth Leon Foster lied about his background to students at USC and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
By STEVEN CHEN
Staff Writer
The man who posed as a USC student in March was arrested in North Carolina in August after he allegedly took the car of a female student attending the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Kenneth Leon Foster, who tried to gain the trust of residents living in Fluor Tower, was arrested Aug. 26 for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, said an official from the Robeson County Sheriffs Department
He is expected to appear in court Wednesday and bail is currently set at $5,000. He had not posted bail as of
Sept. 8.
Foster did not commit a crime when he was at USC, but he did break several university policies regarding guests on campus.
In 2003, he spent 10 months in jail after being charged with larceny of a motor vehicle at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Nuchelle Lee Hazlett, a junior attending UNC-Pembroke and the student Foster took the car from, said she met him in June while using an instant
messaging program on her friend's computer. After talking to him every day for a month, she said the two derided to meet up.
Foster told Hazlett that his name was Gianluca Digiacuomo, and he was of Italian and black decent she said.
While at USC, Foster gave a similar name, Gianluca Velissariou, to students There were also similarities in the stories that Foster told students to gain their trust
I see Foster, page 111
Students invest time into venture
Despite the risks of starting a new business, some USC students are hoping their ventures will be successful.
By TOREY VAN OOT
Contributing Writer
Many students look to summer internships or entry-level jobs to start their careers. But some USC students are taking a more hands-on approach by investing in their own business ventures.
Four students are currently franchising a Quiznos and a Maui Wowi on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Figueroa Street
Seniors David Liu, a political science major, Steven Okimoto, an accounting major, Neil Patel, a business administration major, and Viren Tellis, a business administration major with emphases in finance and cinema/television, are coordinating the venture.
Liu said that he came up with the idea of opening a beverage shop near campus.
After settling on the smoothie and coffee chain Maui Wowi, the partners chose to invest in Quiznos, a sandwich shop, to complement the drinks, Tellis wrote in an e-mail.
The partners have relied on information they have learned in classes and advice from family and friends with entrepreneurial experience as they learn the ropes of starting their I see Studont. page 14 I
Striking out. (From left to right) Business partners Viren Tellis and Neil Patel are opening a Quiznos franchise, Mark Chowtham and Jeff Lin are opening a Thai restaurant and Jimmy Lin is starting an online jewelry business.
USC builds new Parking Structure 1
Parking Structure 1 has been delayed because of supply, weather and cost problems.
By TAYLOR DALTON
Contributing Writer
Parking Structure 1, which was originally scheduled to open by August 2004, is now 99 percent complete.
Problems in material supply and cost as well as unusual rainfall, caused maior delays in construction. said Thomas M. Kenna, interim
director of TrojanTransportation.
Parking Structure 1, located on the corner of Exposition Boulevard and Figueroa Street is a ‘21st century* parking structure, Kenna said.
Some of its key features are 1,156 wide spaces, a new elevator featuring “Gen 2" technology that makes it more efficient and quick, marble floors, 63 real-time cameras and secure, high-tech entry systems.
Kenna said PS1 is a ‘secure parking area (by) using technology to make it easier "
Planning for the $18 million project started in the summer of 2003.
The structure was projected to be completed within one year, but delays pushed the opening date to January 2005, when 800 parking spaces were made available with construction still taking place
The high-tech entrvwavs and the surveillance equipment support the security of the structure
The structure features 60 realtime cameras that feed directly into the Department of Public Safety's Headquarters, and three cameras will be placed on the outside of the building to monitor pedestnan traf i see Parking, page Ii
Quick
Facts
♦
The parking structure features 60 reaMime cameras inside.
There are be three cameras outside to monitor pedes tnan traffic
WEATHER
Today: Mostly sunny. High of 78, low of59. Tomorrow: Sunny. High 82, low 61
INDEX
Reggie Bush was named Pac-10 Offensiw Player of the Week after running past Oregon. 20
Congress needs to control unnecessary spending. 4
New* Digest-------1 Sports---------SO
Upcoming----------2 Classifieds—10
Opinions.........-4 Lifestyle--------7